Mini Cooper Countryman S/JCW

This is the “big” Mini. Four doors and an emphasis on handling make the Countryman S and Countryman JCW agile and functional. Four-cylinder turbo engines power both models, with the S’s engine generating 181 hp and the JCW’s delivering 208 hp. The JCW is all-wheel drive; on the S, AWD is optional. A six-speed manual is standard; a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic is available. Interior ergonomics can be a challenge, and Mini’s reputation for sporty handling doesn’t necessarily come cheap.